I received product to facilitate this Summer Boredom Busters post.  As always, all opinions are my own. I can hardly believe it's already July!  Summer break typically means quite a bit of free time. It’s inevitable though – no matter how much we plan, the kids will get bored and say they have nothing to do.  If that's something you battle each summer, this post is for you! We've rounded up some fun ways to beat the summer boredom blues and all are sold on Amazon so you can get Read more [...]

I created my own Family Cookbook with Mixbook and received, free of charge in order to complete this review.  As always, all opinions are my own. Create Your Own Family Cookbook With Mixbook During COVID-19, many families have found cooking to be the #1 past-time in the house.  Now that life is starting to go back to normal, don't let those moments and recipes pass you by. Family recipes are some of the most treasured pieces of personal heritage found in any home. From a favorite meal Read more [...]

I received the NBPOWER RC Car to help facilitate this review.  As always, all opinions are my own. How has your summer been going?  For us, it has been shaping up to be lots of fun so far!  We've taken a couple family day trips, visited parks went swimming at local beaches, and are just spending lots of time together.  Since I'm always looking for fun activities, I was excited to review this NBPOWER RC Car as it's something I knew my boys would enjoy both indoors and out.  Read more [...]

I received product from GLX Helmets to facilitate this post and GLX Helmets Review.  As always, all opinions are my own. We all hear it.  Wear your helmet, be safe, protect yourself.  But have you ever stopped to REALLY think about these safety warnings?  Have you ever thought about what could happen if you (or your children) don't take these precautions?  Well, it all became extremely clear to us in April of this year when our son crashed his dirt bike and broke 5 bones! The Read more [...]

My husband and I have five kids.  It honestly doesn't feel like that many to me.  Growing up, I always wanted to have a dozen!  Honestly, I still do.  Sadly, neither pregnancy nor delivery has come easy to me though.  I've had five miscarriages along the way and four of our five kiddos were born via c-section.  The one VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) I managed did not go well and we almost lost our baby as well as me.  But with that said, it's ironic how family Read more [...]

I received product from CanvasDiscount.com to facilitate this post.  As always, all opinions are my own.--- UPDATE: I no longer recommend CanvasDiscount.com.   UPDATE: I can no longer recommend CanvasDiscount. Keep reading to learn why. UPDATE: I no longer recommend CanvasDiscount.com After adding to our family this past January, I ordered another framed print for our wall so all six children would be featured and even though the listing is 100% identical, the product delivered Read more [...]

I received Fuller House - The Fifth & Final Season from Warner Brothers to facilitate this post.  As always, all opinions are my own. If you grew up in the 90s, watching Full House was probably a weekly affair.  I know I used to look forward to the TGIF programming where Full House was the most popular show in the lineup at our house.  So now as an adult, to see some of my old favorites rebooting is a dream come true.  Today, I wanted to share that you can now own the fifth Read more [...]

I partnered with Smart Toys & Games to facilitate this '5 Ways to Show Your Appreciation to Teachers' post.  As always, all opinions are my own. 5 Ways To Show Your Appreciation To Teachers The last year has been hard on EVERYONE!  One of our best friends is a teacher for upper elementary and he said it's been especially rough.  Trying to juggle the chaos of switching from distance learning, to hybrid, to full-time in person and the constant unknown was hard.  In a matter Read more [...]

I received product from AirThreds to facilitate this 'AirThreds Machine Washable Furnace Air Filter Review'.  As always, all opinions are my own. The primary function of a furnace filter is to trap airborne contaminants (not necessarily for air quality purposes), but to keep them out of the heating and cooling system. However, because the filter removes contaminants for the system's benefit, air quality also tends to benefits from their removal.  The last time I purchased furnace filters, Read more [...]

10 Life Lessons Of Attending Summer Camp Have your children attended summer camp or have you considered sending them?  Now's the time to sign up as most camp registration is now open! I grew up attending a local camp.  It was a sleep-away overnight camp where we'd spend 4 nights each summer.  Honestly, it was nerve-racking for me at first.  I was an introvert, picky eater, and struggled with self-confidence.  But in the end, it was a really great experience overall.  Read more [...]